Our first picks, and when to use them
- Rejoice Reach for it when expressing deep, open happiness about good news, another person's success, or a welcome change
- Respect Reach for it when expressing esteem for character, ability, judgment, or achievement
- Rest Reach for it when describing necessary recovery rather than laziness or avoidance
- Rise Reach for it when describing upward movement or renewed strength with a hopeful direction
- Rally Reach for it when describing a person, team, or condition returning strongly after difficulty
- Relax Reach for it when describing the easing of bodily tension, mental pressure, or unnecessary strictness
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To recover strength or unite people around a purpose.
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The volunteers rally whenever a neighbor needs urgent help.
In a phrase rally support, rally around Similar unite, mobilize, assemble
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To state or show again that a commitment remains strong.
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The council voted to reaffirm its promise to protect the park.
In a phrase reaffirm a commitment, reaffirm support Similar confirm, restate, renew
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To understand clearly or make a hope or plan become real.
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The grant helped the students realize their idea for a science club.
In a phrase realize a goal, realize the vision Similar achieve, fulfill, accomplish
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To think carefully and reach a conclusion through evidence.
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The students reason from the test results before changing the design.
In a phrase reason carefully, reason from evidence Similar think, deduce, infer
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To reduce worry by giving comfort or credible confidence.
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The clear test results reassured families that the water was safe.
In a phrase reassure a child, reassure the public Similar comfort, encourage, calm
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To restore a healthy or effective balance.
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The revised rota will rebalance weekend duties across the team.
In a phrase rebalance the portfolio, rebalance priorities Similar adjust, redistribute, realign
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To recover strength or success after a setback.
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The shop began to rebound after the road reopened.
In a phrase rebound quickly, rebound from a setback Similar recover, rally, bounce back
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To build again or restore strength after damage.
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Residents worked together to rebuild the storm-damaged pier.
In a phrase rebuild a bridge, rebuild trust Similar reconstruct, restore, repair
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To adjust carefully for greater accuracy or effectiveness.
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The mentors recalibrated the lessons after hearing students' feedback.
In a phrase recalibrate expectations, recalibrate the sensor Similar reset, adjust, retune
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To accept something offered, given, or sent.
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The shelter will receive warm blankets from local families.
In a phrase receive support, receive a visitor Similar accept, obtain, collect
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To restore energy, strength, or power.
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A quiet afternoon helped the caregivers recharge.
In a phrase recharge after work, time to recharge Similar rest, revive, refresh
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To respond to a kind action or feeling in a similar way.
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The neighbors reciprocate by caring for one another's gardens.
In a phrase reciprocate kindness, reciprocate affection Similar return, repay, respond
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To recover something valuable, useful, or rightfully held.
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Residents worked together to reclaim the vacant lot as a garden.
In a phrase reclaim control, reclaim land Similar recover, restore, retrieve
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To notice and show appreciation for value or achievement.
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The award will recognize teachers who create welcoming classrooms.
In a phrase recognize achievement, recognize the need Similar acknowledge, appreciate, credit
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To endorse something as worthy, useful, or suitable.
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The librarian will recommend stories that match each child's interests.
In a phrase highly recommend, recommend a candidate Similar suggest, endorse, advise
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To renew a promise or dedication to a purpose.
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The partners chose to recommit to fair wages and local hiring.
In a phrase recommit to the goal, publicly recommit Similar renew, rededicate, reaffirm
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To restore harmony or resolve an apparent difference.
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A patient mediator helped the neighbors reconcile after the dispute.
In a phrase reconcile differences, reconcile with a friend Similar make peace, mediate, resolve
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To restore something to an effective working state.
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Volunteers will recondition the donated bicycles before giving them away.
In a phrase recondition an engine, professionally reconditioned Similar refurbish, restore, overhaul
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To restore a relationship, link, or sense of belonging.
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The reunion helped old friends reconnect after many years.
In a phrase reconnect with friends, reconnect after years Similar reunite, rekindle, resume contact
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To regain health, strength, or something that was lost.
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The rescued owl recovered enough strength to return to the wild.
In a phrase recover fully, recover from illness Similar heal, recuperate, rebound
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To make again or refresh oneself through enjoyable activity.
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The team used old photographs to recreate the original garden.
In a phrase recreate a scene, recreate the effect Similar reproduce, reconstruct, remake
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To correct something wrong or solve a problem.
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The supplier acted quickly to rectify the billing error.
In a phrase rectify the error, rectify an injustice Similar correct, remedy, fix
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To recover health, energy, or strength after strain.
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He took the weekend to recuperate after the demanding expedition.
In a phrase time to recuperate, recuperate fully Similar recover, convalesce, rest
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To process used materials so they can serve again.
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The workshop can recycle old banners into durable shopping bags.
In a phrase recycle materials, recycle properly Similar reuse, reprocess, repurpose
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To improve a space with a fresh appearance.
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Local artists helped redecorate the waiting room with cheerful murals.
In a phrase redecorate a room, redecorate completely Similar refresh, repaint, restyle
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To devote again with fresh commitment and purpose.
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The town will rededicate the restored hall to public learning.
In a phrase rededicate oneself, rededicate the building Similar recommit, devote anew, renew
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To compensate for faults or restore value and reputation.
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Her thoughtful apology helped redeem an otherwise difficult meeting.
In a phrase redeem oneself, redeem a mistake Similar make amends, atone, restore
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To restore something fully to its former sound condition.
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Careful conservation may redintegrate the fragmented medieval window.
In a phrase redintegrate the whole, redintegrate memory Similar restore, reintegrate, reconstitute
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To find again something valuable or enjoyable.
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The reunion helped her rediscover a childhood love of singing.
In a phrase rediscover joy, rediscover a place Similar find again, revisit, reawaken to
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To restore energy, enthusiasm, or momentum.
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The successful pilot will reenergize the campaign for cleaner streets.
In a phrase reenergize the team, reenergize efforts Similar revitalize, recharge, invigorate
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To become actively involved or interested again.
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The hands-on project helped quiet students reengage with science.
In a phrase reengage the audience, reengage with work Similar reconnect, return, recommit
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To improve something through careful changes.
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The potter continued to refine the shape of the bowl.
In a phrase refine a process, refine the design Similar improve, polish, hone
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To think carefully about experience or meaning.
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After each session, the mentors reflect on what helped learners most.
In a phrase reflect on experience, reflect a commitment Similar contemplate, consider, ponder
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To direct attention and effort toward what matters most.
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A clear priority helped the group refocus before the deadline.
In a phrase refocus attention, refocus efforts Similar concentrate again, realign, redirect
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To restore trees and woodland to cleared land.
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The village plans to reforest the hillside with native oaks.
In a phrase reforest degraded land, reforest with native trees Similar replant, afforest, restore woodland
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To improve a system by correcting harmful weaknesses.
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The new rules aim to reform an unfair admissions process.
In a phrase reform the system, reform outdated rules Similar improve, overhaul, amend
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To view or present something from a more useful perspective.
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The coach helped her reframe the mistake as useful feedback.
In a phrase reframe the problem, positively reframe Similar reinterpret, recast, rethink
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To restore energy, clarity, or a pleasing condition.
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A short walk can refresh the mind after focused work.
In a phrase refresh yourself, refresh the page Similar revive, rejuvenate, invigorate
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To restore and update something for renewed use.
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The charity will refurbish laptops for students who need them.
In a phrase refurbish a building, fully refurbished Similar renovate, restore, recondition
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To get back a valued quality, ability, or condition.
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Careful exercises helped him regain strength in his hand.
In a phrase regain confidence, regain control Similar recover, reclaim, retrieve
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To delight someone with stories, food, or entertainment.
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Grandfather would regale the children with tales of his travels.
In a phrase regale guests, regale with stories Similar entertain, delight, amuse
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To renew growth, strength, or healthy function.
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Better soil practices can regenerate the exhausted farmland.
In a phrase regenerate tissue, regenerate the soil Similar renew, restore, revive
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To gather strength and organize for another effort.
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The rescue team paused to regroup before searching the next valley.
In a phrase pause to regroup, regroup after defeat Similar reorganize, reassemble, reset
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To restore health, ability, reputation, or useful condition.
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Specialists worked patiently to rehabilitate the injured sea turtle.
In a phrase rehabilitate an injury, rehabilitate wildlife Similar restore, rehab, recondition
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To find a safe and suitable new home.
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The rescue center will rehome each rabbit with a prepared family.
In a phrase rehome a pet, responsibly rehome Similar relocate, adopt out, place
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To provide someone with a safer new home.
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The council promised to rehouse residents before repairs began.
In a phrase rehouse tenants, temporarily rehouse Similar relocate, resettle, house again
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To restore water needed for health and energy.
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Cool water helped the hikers rehydrate at the ranger station.
In a phrase rehydrate after exercise, rehydrate the body Similar drink, restore fluids, moisten again
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To bring back enthusiasm, hope, or lively activity.
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The evening class reignited his interest in landscape painting.
In a phrase reignite interest, reignite a passion Similar rekindle, revive, reawaken
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To envision something in a fresh and improved way.
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Students will reimagine the empty square as a welcoming garden.
In a phrase reimagine the future, boldly reimagine Similar rethink, reinvent, redesign
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To strengthen something with added support or encouragement.
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Weekly practice will reinforce the skills learned during training.
In a phrase reinforce a structure, reinforce learning Similar strengthen, support, fortify
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To welcome back into a group or shared life.
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The program helps recovering patients reintegrate into community activities.
In a phrase reintegrate into society, successfully reintegrate Similar reunite, reincorporate, readmit
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To transform creatively for a fresh purpose or direction.
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The empty factory can reinvent itself as affordable studio space.
In a phrase reinvent oneself, reinvent the service Similar transform, reimagine, remake
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To give renewed strength, energy, or vitality.
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New volunteers helped reinvigorate the neighborhood literacy program.
In a phrase reinvigorate the economy, reinvigorate interest Similar revitalize, reenergize, invigorate anew
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To feel or show great happiness.
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Families rejoiced when the missing hikers returned safely.
In a phrase rejoice together, rejoice in success Similar celebrate, delight, exult
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To restore energy, freshness, or vitality.
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The spring rain will rejuvenate the dry meadow.
In a phrase rejuvenate the area, rejuvenate tired skin Similar revitalize, refresh, renew
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To revive a valued feeling, interest, or relationship.
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Their weekly walks rekindled a friendship from university days.
In a phrase rekindle interest, rekindle a friendship Similar revive, reignite, renew
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To become calmer and release tension.
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Soft lighting helped the children relax before bedtime.
In a phrase relax completely, relax your shoulders Similar unwind, rest, loosen up
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To gain a valued skill or understanding again.
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Patient therapy helped the musician relearn delicate finger movements.
In a phrase relearn a skill, relearn how to walk Similar learn again, retrain, refresh
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To reduce pain, worry, pressure, or difficulty.
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The extra volunteers helped relieve pressure on the small team.
In a phrase relieve pain, relieve pressure Similar ease, alleviate, soothe
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To enjoy something greatly and with appreciation.
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The children relish choosing vegetables from their own garden.
In a phrase relish the challenge, relish the opportunity Similar enjoy, savor, delight in
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To correct damage, contamination, or a harmful problem.
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The project will remediate polluted soil beside the former factory.
In a phrase remediate contamination, remediate a weakness Similar fix, correct, clean up
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To recall and share enjoyable memories from the past.
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Old teammates gathered by the fire to reminisce about school tournaments.
In a phrase reminisce about childhood, sit and reminisce Similar remember, recollect, look back
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To restore, refresh, or begin again.
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The grant allowed the library to renew its collection.
In a phrase renew confidence, renew a contract Similar revive, refresh, restore
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To restore and improve a building or space.
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The trust raised enough money to renovate the village library.
In a phrase renovate a house, carefully renovate Similar refurbish, restore, remodel
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To restore something damaged to a sound or useful condition.
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Neighbors gathered to repair the storm-damaged fence.
In a phrase repair a roof, repair the damage Similar fix, mend, restore
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To feel sincere regret and choose a better course.
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He chose to repent, apologize, and repair the trust he had broken.
In a phrase repent sincerely, repent of wrongdoing Similar regret, atone, show remorse
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To plant again so growth can continue.
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Volunteers will replant the fire-damaged slope with native shrubs.
In a phrase replant the garden, replant native species Similar plant again, transplant, reseed
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To fill or supply again with what is needed.
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The weekend rain helped replenish the village reservoir.
In a phrase replenish supplies, replenish energy Similar refill, restock, renew
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To adapt something for a useful new purpose.
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The class will repurpose old jars as seed containers.
In a phrase repurpose a building, repurpose old materials Similar reuse, adapt, convert
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To save someone or something from danger or serious difficulty.
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The crew worked through the night to rescue stranded residents.
In a phrase rescue a swimmer, rescue operation Similar save, retrieve, liberate
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To establish someone safely in a new home or community.
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Local mentors helped the displaced family resettle near the school.
In a phrase resettle families, resettle successfully Similar relocate, rehouse, start over
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To learn new abilities for changing work or needs.
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The free course will reskill workers for renewable energy jobs.
In a phrase reskill workers, opportunity to reskill Similar retrain, upskill, learn new skills
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To solve a problem or decide firmly on a course.
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A direct conversation helped resolve the misunderstanding.
In a phrase resolve a problem, resolve a dispute Similar solve, settle, reconcile
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To echo strongly or become widely celebrated.
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Cheers resound through the hall when the team returns.
In a phrase resound through the hall, resound with laughter Similar echo, ring, reverberate
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To recognize the worth, rights, boundaries, or views of another.
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Good debate can challenge an idea while still respecting the person.
In a phrase respect a person, respect boundaries Similar admire, esteem, value
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To pause work or activity to recover strength.
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The climbers rest beside the stream before the final ascent.
In a phrase rest properly, rest for a while Similar relax, repose, pause
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To bring something back to a sound, useful, or valued condition.
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The volunteers worked to restore the wetland beside the river.
In a phrase restore a building, restore confidence Similar repair, renovate, rehabilitate
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To revive someone or restore something to active use.
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Rapid first aid helped resuscitate the collapsed runner.
In a phrase attempt to resuscitate, successfully resuscitate Similar revive, reanimate, restart
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To bring separated parts or people together again.
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The restored footbridge will reunify the two halves of the park.
In a phrase reunify the country, reunify families Similar reunite, reintegrate, recombine
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To bring people together again after separation.
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The exchange program will reunite friends from last summer.
In a phrase reunite a family, reunite with friends Similar reconnect, rejoin, bring back together
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To improve something through substantial fresh changes.
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The center will revamp its classes around residents' suggestions.
In a phrase revamp the website, complete revamp Similar overhaul, redesign, refresh
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To take lively and wholehearted pleasure in something.
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The children revel in the freedom of the open meadow.
In a phrase revel in success, revel in freedom Similar delight in, enjoy, bask in
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To feel deep respect and admiration for someone.
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The students revere the teacher who founded their free library.
In a phrase deeply revere, revere as a teacher Similar respect, venerate, honor
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To give new energy, strength, or life.
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New paths and trees will revitalize the riverside park.
In a phrase revitalize the town, revitalize a program Similar rejuvenate, revive, renew
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To bring back strength, activity, or interest.
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The new director hopes to revive the village choir.
In a phrase revive a patient, revive interest Similar resuscitate, rejuvenate, refresh
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To give new life, energy, or freshness.
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Spring planting will revivify the neglected public courtyard.
In a phrase revivify the tradition, revivify interest Similar revive, reanimate, invigorate
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To improve something through a major transformative change.
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The low-cost filter could revolutionize access to safe drinking water.
In a phrase revolutionize medicine, revolutionize the industry Similar transform, reinvent, overhaul
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To give recognition or benefit for effort or achievement.
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The program will reward students who help their classmates.
In a phrase reward effort, reward good work Similar compensate, recognize, honor
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To restore natural processes, habitats, and wildlife.
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The landowners agreed to rewild the valley around the river.
In a phrase rewild the landscape, rewild former farmland Similar restore, renaturalize, regenerate
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To improve, recover, or move toward greater achievement.
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With steady support, the young choir continued to rise.
In a phrase rise above, rise steadily Similar ascend, climb, increase
Questions people ask
- How many positive verbs start with R?
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This list has 90 verbs that start with R; 88 of them are in everyday use.
- What is a positive verb that starts with R?
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Rejoice: To feel or show great happiness. Others to consider: Respect, Rest, Rise, Rally, Relax and Renew.
- What positive action words start with R?
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Each verb here names something a person does, thinks or feels. Good places to start are Rejoice, Respect, Rest, Rise, Rally, Relax, Renew and Revel.
- Where are the other positive words that start with R?
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All 251 positive words that start with R, in every part of speech, are on the letter page.
All 251 R words